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In some ways I was considering it as an interim lens till the 500 could be assessed.
Given our oft stated saying that lenses are never long enough for birding I think you have to choose the longest lens your Yorkshire upbringing will stand then find the cheapest example you can, bearing in mind there are soft samples out there which will have been returned/exchanged. Even of the very best Nikkor lenses, especially with VR and SWM. A small knock can put them out of kelter.
BTW have you tried adjusting the auto focus on your sample? But then it wouldn't fix the lack of contrast...
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Robert.